2nd Grade Other (Social Studies & History) Resources

All of my Google Drive Research Projects in one DISCOUNTED bundle! Save *BIG* when purchasing the Google Drive Research Projects MEGA BUNDLE!

This huge Google Drive Research Project mega bundle is everything you need if you are looking for online resources to assign to your students. Whether you are in person, distance learning, or a combination of both - you will find this bundle useful in your classroom!! These fun and engaging research projects  encourage research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This resource comes with over 12 pages per product of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that BOTH you and your students will love! Be sure to check out the following products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)

This bundle includes the following GOOGLE DRIVE research projects:

1. Animal Classification
2. U.S. President
3. U.S. State
4. Country
5. Planets
6. Habitats
7. National Parks
8. Native American
9. Women Heroes
10. African-American Heroes

What is included?

- Access to all 10 of my Google Drive research products, each containing the following resources (176 pages total):

• How-to-Use Guide - Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.
• National Geographic Kids Website Guide - Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps. 
• Vocabulary Terms - ½ sheet definitions of 8 content-area vocabulary words related to each project.
• Vocabulary Quiz - This 8 question quiz assesses the students on their knowledge of the vocabulary words from the vocabulary terms given.
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 1 - Graphic organizer option 1 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 2 - Graphic organizer option 2 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Student Checklist and Project Reflection - This is the final part of the research project. Students are asked to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then can reflect on a few short answer questions.
• Terms of Use page

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"At times teaching remotely and in the classroom at the same time. At other times my entire class is remote. I am always looking for a variety of ways to teach,  practice skills, and cover standards. This resource is a great addition to my lessons. The students found it  easy to follow and enjoyed it as well. I found it to be an easy way to assess learning." - Christine E.

"I have loved this resource. During this period of distance learning, it has made it so easy to continue doing projects with my students without releasing my elementary students to the wide open web to stumble upon inappropriate content." - Mysti R.

"My students enjoyed the activities in this. The work was engaging and everything was easy to use." - Emily Y.

"Great resource. My students loved it. Very easy to use!" - Yvette J.

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Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Black History Month?

These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project for Black History Month! Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.

This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-

- Misty Copeland

- Ruby Bridges

- Louis Armstrong

- Maya Angelou

- Jacob Lawrence

- Serena Williams

- Jackie Robinson

- Jesse Owens

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

- Barack Obama

- Wangari Maathai

- Harriet Tubman

- Pelé

- Roberto Clemente

...and many more to come

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